LAWYER PROFILE
Tim Blakely

Tim Blakely

Global 2026

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Practice Areas

Litigation

FCPA + Global Anti-Corruption

Investigations + White Collar Defense

International Arbitration

Securities Enforcement

Securities Litigation

Commercial Litigation + Trial

Global Ethics + Compliance

Career

Tim is managing partner of Morrison & Foerster’s Hong Kong office. He is also head of the firm’s Hong Kong Litigation Department and a partner in the firm’s Securities Litigation, Enforcement, and White-Collar Criminal Defense practice group. His practice focuses on government and internal investigations and complex commercial litigation and international arbitration matters.

Tim represents companies and individuals in government investigations, regulatory proceedings, internal investigations, international arbitrations, securities class action lawsuits, and other complex dispute-related matters. He also advises clients about regulatory compliance issues. He has represented multinational and Chinese clients in various industries, including telecommunications, biotechnology, publishing, pharmaceuticals, and financial services.

Tim also is a member of the firm’s global anti-corruption and compliance team. He conducts internal investigations throughout Asia of potential violations of anti-corruption laws, leads pre-acquisition anti-corruption related due diligence and post-closing remediation, and regularly provides advice, counseling, and training to clients about FCPA and anti-corruption related issues.

Tim has deep experience representing companies and individuals in high-stakes contentious matters involving U.S. and Hong Kong law.

Publications

https://www.mofo.com/people/timothy-blakely.html#insights

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption (International Firms) - China

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Tim Blakely is adept at handling both external and internal investigations for multinational corporations, with notable experience acting for senior executives. His expertise is highly sought after by listed companies, private equity firms and hedge funds.

Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms) - China

Band 5
Band 5

Individual Editorial

Tim Blakely of Morrison Foerster acts for a range of high-profile corporates and investors in a variety of commercial disputes, including shareholder disagreements, recovery actions, copyright infringement claims and real estate disputes.

Strengths

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  • Tim is an outstanding lawyer. His legal skills, knowledge of the geography, and ability to work with our team is excellent.

    Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption (International Firms)Chambers Global Guide
  • Tim has good communication skills and strategic thoughts. He is also efficient and pragmatic.

    Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption (International Firms)Chambers Global Guide
  • Tim is a very experienced lawyer and always provides first-class services to the client. He can explain the issues in a very user-friendly way.

    Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms)Chambers Global Guide
  • Tim always prioritises clear, transparent communication to tackle complex legal challenges. He always has genuine empathy for client concerns, fostering trust and collaboration.

    Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms)Chambers Global Guide
  • Tim understands the nuances of litigation and can manage the client's expectations very well.

    Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms)Chambers Global Guide

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